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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

V638 ELBMOT history

V638 ELB is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

V638 ELB silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
91,079 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V638 ELB was last recorded at 91,079 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,737 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,079 miles
  • 2023 – 90,737 miles
  • 2022 – 88,778 miles
  • 2021 – 86,101 miles
  • 2020 – 84,549 miles
  • 2019 – 80,897 miles
  • 2018 – 74,474 miles
  • 2017 – 67,671 miles
  • 2016 – 62,921 miles
  • 2014 – 56,729 miles
  • 2013 – 54,015 miles
  • 2012 – 51,719 miles
  • 2011 – 48,723 miles
  • 2010 – 43,124 miles
  • 2009 – 37,222 miles
  • 2008 – 32,297 miles
  • 2007 – 28,104 miles
  • 2006 – 24,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,079 miles
  • MajorFront Inner Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insucreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,079 miles (+342)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,079 miles
    Test number
    934107833552
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insucre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,737 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    403856370321
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insucre

  3. Fail90,737 miles (+1,959)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    786788341723
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insucre

  4. Pass88,778 miles (+2,677)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    144774894804
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head light unit is slightly misty
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass86,101 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    271751503676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,549 miles (+3,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    233823159967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,897 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    379997591908
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to minimum limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,897 miles (+68)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    112819093486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to minimum limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,829 miles (+6,355)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    692140575047
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on designed wear limit and very low on edges

  10. Pass74,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    308128393597
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail74,474 miles (+6,803)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    599923438646
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    308020332878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,671 miles (+4,750)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    513787506462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass62,921 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    915168969040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    355676224266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,729 miles (+2,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    138196824291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    617981633224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,015 miles (+2,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    219981933290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass51,719 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    216341872242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,723 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    276078521251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    670545430222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,124 miles (+5,902)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    900745630275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    334990349297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,222 miles (+4,925)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    783380249200
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass32,297 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    663758348268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,293 miles (+4,189)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    430557448222
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,104 miles (+3,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    520788847227
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass24,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,158 miles
    Test number
    674200356294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V638 ELB

Does V638 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 ELB expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 ELB?
The MOT on V638 ELB expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 ELB done?
V638 ELB was recorded at 91,079 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has V638 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 ELB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V638 ELB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V638 ELB find?
V638 ELB failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front inner brake disc contaminated corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 10 more.

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